DECISION MAKING IN MEDICO-LEGAL OPINION
Keywords:
Medicolegal opinion, Decision making Subjectivity, Third party review, Typology of opinionAbstract
Opinion expression is an important part of medico- legal writing. Recent judgment on Criminal Appeal No529 of 2010 has highlighted the importance of Investigating Officer and Medical Officer in criminal cases. This paper discusses many types of opinion and their critical analysis. The physician should provide reasons for the basis of the opinion.
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